Disaster Management in India -Hardcover

Communities suffer from natural, technological and human-caused disasters every day. Within each community, professionals, citizens and organized groups work independently and collaboratively to help safeguard the local economy from the economic disaster impacts. Some of these entities have never worked together in a cohesive manner, or done so in a way that supports long-term sustainable working relationships. Groups that play significant roles include emergency managers, economic developers, business leaders, local and regional political leaders, and nongovernmental organizations. Concerned citizens also play important roles. All of these groups, individuals, as well as many others, have important roles as possible partners in developing and implementing a disaster-resistant planning process. By involving these invaluable groups in an integrated process a new approach is taken to leverage resources for effective mitigation and long-term economic sustainable growth. By understanding and addressing the fundamental socio-economic issues, the resources and disciplines can be more effectively brought together to build safeguards for lives, property and economies of our society when disaster does strike. Unfortunately, most communities throughout the world have not developed these invaluable connections, either due to lack of understanding of how the different groups can work together effectively, or because the system is not in place to encourage or support this happening.